RIAI

Lobbying Organisation RIAI

Date published 29 Apr, 2026

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Housing

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Advocating for the registration and protection of the title, 'Architectural Technologist.'

Intended results To secure Government action to introduce statutory protection of the title “Architectural Technologist,” ensure appropriate regulation of the profession within the built‑environment sector, and provide clarity for consumers, employers, and public bodies regarding the competence and responsibilities associated with the role.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kathryn Meghen, RIAI CEO

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

This meeting took place at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage at Custom House D01 W6X0 on 2/4/26 at 9:30am. Kathryn Meghen, RIAI CEO, Frank Turvey RIAI Registrar, Shane Santry, Pat Kirwan, Liam Harding (Housing), John McDonald (Housing) and Derek Molyneux (Housing) were in attendance.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

James Browne Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)